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Official Twogetherintexas Premarital Course

Texas Premarital Course

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Save $60 on your Texas Marriage License and avoid the three day wait by taking the Official TwogetherinTexas Premarital Course for $23.97 per couple. Our course was created and designed by Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, Texas Licensed Psychologist, and National Relationship Expert.

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Cues to Anger

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

There are four cues that occur in response to an anger-provoking event: physical, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive. Identifying and coping with these cues are crucial in anger management. These cues are a warning sign that prove you’ve become angry or your anger is escalating. To learn more on effective anger management strategies, take one of Dr. D’Arienzo’s online Anger Management Courses.

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Breaking the Anger Habit

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

In order to break the anger habit, you must become aware of what triggers your anger. These triggers can be events, circumstances, or behaviors that provoke you to become angry. There are two strategies for controlling your anger: immediate and preventative strategies. Dr. D’Arienzo also offers two online Anger Management Courses for more strategies and information. Click here to read more on controlling and breaking your anger!

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When Does Anger Become a Problem?

when is anger a problem

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Anger is a natural response which ranges from mild irritation to fury and rage. Prolonged and frequent feelings of anger are destructive to the body physically, mentally, and emotionally. There are numerous negative consequences and problems when you express your anger inappropriately or too intensely. Dr. D’Arienzo can help teach you to manage your anger and get control of your life. By taking one of his online Anger Management Courses, you can effectively limit and manage your episodes of anger.

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Models and Stages of Divorce

Psychological consent for children

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Divorce shares very similar patters of grief when losing a loved one to death. With the help of Kubler Ross, Paul Bohannan, and Stanley Hagemeyer, a collection of divorce phases has been created to move you through the emotional processes of divorce. Though every divorce is unique, these models lead to a divorcing persons transformation from their married to new independent self. Dr. D’Arienzo, after working with thousands of divorcing and divorced individuals, is able to get you to the point of being adaptable to the single life, independent, and self-supportive. Take one of our divorce courses or high conflict courses to improve your coparenting relationship.

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The Golden Egg

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

The Golden Egg March 21, 2022 Have you ever heard of the golden egg? It must be protected at all costs. Think about nearly every romantic fairytale you’ve ever heard of, talked about or that’s been written – regardless of culture. If we drill down to the root of the story, it’s about a wealthy […]

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Psychologist of Tiktok

Famous Tiktok Psychologist

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

I’m amazed at what goes viral too, Real Time with Bill Maher! Thank you for thinking my video was funny enough to highlight during your first show with a live audience in two years!! You’d think the advice was a no brainer but lots of couples struggle to know when it’s time to move on! Follow me on TikTok @dr.justindarienzo to learn more (obvious) relationship tips!!

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Establishing Limits on Kids Technology Use

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Establishing Limits on Kids Technology Use March 9, 2022 Why is establishing limits on kids technology use so important?! Well, kids little brains are more susceptible to social influence than adults. Starting around the age of 10 to 12, children’s brains undergo a major shift that causes them to seek social rewards – which means […]

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Improve Your Love Life

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Improve Your Love Life February 8, 2022 Sex. It’s just like money. If you don’t have enough of it in your relationship, you’re really unhappy. What’s really interesting about sex, though, is researchers used to think more of it would lead to greater happiness. In reality, you will max out at happiness at a certain […]

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The Eye of the Storm

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

The Eye of the Storm January 26, 2022 A few weeks ago, I was in the kitchen and my daughter Julia – who is in the eleventh grade – entered and she was on the verge of tears. She said “Dad, I’m so overwhelmed about exams. I have so much to study and I think […]

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